How do you approach managing legal aspects during periods of instability or crises, and how does your legal strategy align with the broader business strategy to ensure the organisation’s resilience?

Ultimately, my goal is to act as a strategic partner, ensuring that legal responses during crises are not only about managing risks, but also about driving the company’s long-term success.

I start by evaluating the legal exposure, reviewing existing contracts and obligations, and assessing potential liabilities, then I work with management teams on a risk mitigation strategy, taking into account legal and business challenges, to ensure that legal considerations are clearly understood and integrated into the decision-making process and that they support the company’s overall objectives and strategic plans.

What are the main cases or transactions that you have been involved in recently?

I have been involved in a diverse range of projects across various industries. I advised multiple healthcare organisations on navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring their operations comply with applicable laws, and addressing employment matters critical to their workforce stability. Supported a digital startup (metaverse) in the development of its intellectual property strategy and contracting with software developers. Provided legal guidance to an overseas investment firm on a series of high-profile celebrity endorsement deals. I also worked closely with a retail group, on structuring franchising, expanding into e-commerce, and advising on exit strategies for their international ventures to minimise legal exposure. I also provided counsel to various clients on employment law compliance, focusing on temporary employment solutions and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions. I was also involved in advising a California-based F&B business on consultancy and partnership matters. My involvement included structuring agreements with strategic partners and mitigating risks associated with new market entries. Lastly, I developed and presented workshops at a higher education facility, focusing on the legal and ethical responsibilities of healthcare students as they prepare for their careers.

What is a topic of business (or otherwise) that you are passionate about?

One topic I am particularly passionate about is the intersection of law, healthcare, and business; it is where legal frameworks, medical advancements, and business strategies meet. My interest lies in how the law can facilitate innovation in healthcare while ensuring that patient rights, ethical considerations, and regulatory compliance are upheld.